KAREN LEE HASSLER, 60, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 22, 2004 in Bridgeport, Washington.
She was born on January 21, 1944 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Don & Elma Stange Gunsauls. She made her home in San Diego until 1953 when her family moved to the Philippines. In 1956 they moved to Oak Harbor, WA where Karen completed her education.
On May 5, 1962 she was united in marriage to Joseph Hassler in Oak Harbor and there they made their home and raised their family.
For over 20 years Karen worked as a veterinary assistant for Dr. Wambler in Oak Harbor. In 1993 Karen & Joe moved to Sedro-Woolley.
Karen enjoyed animals of all kinds, but had a special fondness for cats. She also enjoyed camping but her greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren.
Karen is survived by her husband of 42 years, Joseph, at the family home in Sedro-Woolley. Her son and daughter-in-law, Steven & Tami Hassler of Spokane, WA and her daughter and son-in-law, Stacey & Denny Todd of Mount Vernon; her grandchildren, Tayler & Syndey Todd and Caleb & Courtney Hassler; her mother, Elma Gunsauls of Burlington; 3 brothers and their wives, Tom & Maurine Gunsauls of Burlington, Don & Elvie Gunsauls of Tacoma and Jay & Jane Gunsauls of Sacramento, CA. 1 sister, Joann Thomas of Oak Harbor and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Don Gunsauls.
The family suggests memorials be made to North Puget Oncology, 1415 E. Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
Visitation will be available at Lemley Chapel from Monday July 26th thru Wednesday July 28th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A Life Celebration will be held on Saturday July 31, 2004 at 3:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.